On Wednesday night, October 30th our Family
Ministry Team and Mission’s Team is hosting a Trunk N’ Treat from 6:45 to 8:00
pm. Church families and Community Groups will decorate car trunks according to
various themes such as a children’s story, a Bible character or sport's team.
Committed Christians have differing opinions about
Trick or Treating. Some dim the house
lights and go to bed early pointing out the origins of Halloween and the
command of Scripture to “Come out and be separate.” Others join in fully believing this is an
occasion for Christian families to have fun being “in the world” without being “of
it.” And still others invite Trick or Treaters including a Gospel track along
with a treat so to take advantage of “every opportunity.” (If your family opts
for #3, please don't skimp on the treat!) Whatever convictions you have about Trick
or Treating, I believe our family experience on the 30th provides a
great opportunity to be both salt and light to our community.
In Matthew 5:13-14 Jesus tells His disciples “You are the salt
of the earth… (and) the light of the world.” Salt flavors and preserves. Light
reveals truth and points to Jesus. One of the things I enjoy about family
Jesus says we (His disciples) are the light of the world by “let(ting)
your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your
Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16b). Living out joyful Christian community is a
great attraction to Jesus. In addition to inviting our community to be a part
of our church family for the evening we have a gift of a Young Readers New
Testament for every family that attends. Join me in praying that God uses this
family experience to show our love for our community and point whole families
to Jesus.
